Coronation Street's Rob tops gay dating survey The Press Association

There's no surprise that Coronation Street heart-throb Rob James-Collier has topped a new poll of soap stars most gay men would like to date.

But his co-star Alison King, who plays his alter ego Liam's love interest Carla, has also been voted the number one choice among lesbians, in an online survey run by gay-PARSHIP.co.uk.

Website spokesman Adrian Gillan said: "Lesbians and gays nationwide are doubtless all hoping Corrie's Carla and Liam are granted same-sex storylines.

"From Albert Square to Weatherfield, credible gay and lesbian characters may be scarce on our small screens, but this poll proves there's clearly still no shortage of gay love-interest in many of our Great British soaps."

Corrie's Rob tops gay dating survey
The Press Association